Kent is the largest retail building supply chain in Atlantic Canada. Our mission is to be the best source of home improvement products through superior service, quality products and everyday great prices. We protect our customers and staff by hiring and training associates committed to our safety values.

We employ over 3700 people and work hard to increase our market share through strategic investment in training and technology. In addition to our retail stores, we operate truss manufacturing facilities and a wholesale drywall company. We are a member of Independent Lumber Dealers Co-operative which ensures our great product selection and pricing.

Assistant Managers are responsible for all operations within a section of the store, delivering financial results and developing their people. Long term career growth is available through Kent as well as J.D. Irving, Limited of which Kent is a division.

Typical career steps are to work in process improvement, purchasing or to become a store manager.